Aunt peaches

You don’t know this yet, but I am on a picture frame binge. Granted, I need more frames like I need a hole in the head, but I find myself itching for frames and thinking it’s only a matter of time until I find something nifty to put in them. This means I now have...Read More

Remember that time when you had nothing else to do two weeks before Christmas and spent hours lovingly painting gift wrap for your friends and family? No? Hmmm….well, remember that time you freaked out because you were leaving town and instead of doing your work you went into a manic surge of creative energy and...Read More

I think it's safe to say I'm a fan of all the bohemian vibes ALL OF THE TIME. So obviously it comes as no surprise when you find my Christmas Tree is all sorts of eclectic and bohemian for ringing in the holidays and new year. Turns out, I'm not the only one with a fondness for quirky ornaments, colorful garlands and eclectically styled trees. So I'm rounding up 11 of my favorite bohemian inspired trees to give you a little Inso for adorning your tree... 1. Simply Pom-Tastic 2. Modern…

One of my co-workers had a baby shower last month. The decorations were a potluck effort, including my contribution — a festive garland to swag around the conference room. I’ll admit, it didn’t turn out like I expected. But it sure is fun. It was also a great way to use up some of the...Read More

I went to a crafternoon with some friends this last weekend. There were flowers, and Tacky Glue, and Miss Patty’s dinosaur cheese dip. Hurrah! Fun was had by all, particularly me, because I didn’t have to make any of it. I did supply the idea though – making three dimensional floral arrangements out of two-dimensional...Read More

Elevate the Everyday

My pom pom obsession continues. This time it’s on the tree. So easy to make. So easy. I may have gotten distracted by a Harry Potter marathon (damn you Disney Family channel!) and before you know it… Ahem: So, I need to give credit on the inspiration here. Last summer, Jaderbomb made some awesome pom...Read More

Well here is a question you never worried about before; Exactly how much do I hoard drinking straws? A. I pick up a package here and there, on occasion, when I see nifty patterns at reasonable prices. B. More than a normal person should. As of now, my collection of drinking straws takes up two...Read More

The eggs are finally up. I know, right, it took me long enough, but considering my new found inferiority complex concerning eccentric German men and their holiday traditions, it’s an Easter miracle I put up an egg tree at all this year. And here is the thing: this isn’t even half the collection. There are...Read More

An easy new take on Christmas garland made from everyday office supplies.